Business Development Specialist

Totum Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a (Senior) Business Development Specialist to drive strategic initiatives and enhance the firm's profile. The ideal candidate has 4–5+ years in business development, strong writing and project management skills, and thrives in engaging senior stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity for career advancement in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working (Mon–Thurs in office, Fri WFH)

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years’ experience in business development, ideally in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong project management abilities and attention to detail.
• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tailored pitches and marketing materials.
• Supporting client targeting and relationship mapping.
• Coordinating events and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Business development experience

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Project management abilities

Client-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Business Development professional looking to take the next step in your career with a truly global law firm? Our client is one of the world’s leading international practices, with over 1,000 lawyers across major financial and business hubs including New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and São Paulo. For more than a century, they have been at the forefront of complex, high-profile transactions and legal matters, advising global corporates, financial institutions, and private equity firms.

The Role

Based in London, the (Senior) Business Development Specialist will play a central role in driving strategic BD initiatives, supporting high-profile practice groups, and enhancing the firm’s profile across key markets. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real exposure to partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tailored pitches, RFP responses, and marketing materials for business development opportunities
• Supporting client targeting, relationship mapping, and reporting
• Coordinating events, campaigns, and thought leadership initiatives
• Drafting submissions for leading directories (Chambers, Legal 500)
• Maintaining accurate deal databases and credentials
• Building strong relationships with lawyers and BD colleagues globally

About You

We are seeking a proactive and confident BD professional with:

• 4–5+ years’ experience in business development, ideally in a law firm, professional services, or financial services environment
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong project management abilities and attention to detail
• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, resilient, and client-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (Mon–Thurs in the office, Fridays WFH)
• A chance to join a high-performing, collaborative BD & Marketing team within a prestigious global law firm
• Exposure to market-leading work and the opportunity to develop your career at a senior level

If you are a motivated Business Development Specialist or Senior Specialist with the drive to contribute at the highest level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with one of the world’s most respected law firms.